Town Hall Square

Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, the civic heart of Saint-Tropez

Place de l'Hôtel de Ville is the civic heart of Saint-Tropez. The town hall occupies a former private mansion that became the municipal seat in the nineteenth century. The Saint-Tropez audio-guided tour stops here to evoke the administrative role of the village and the charm of this square, a stone's throw from the port and the sea.

A town hall in a private mansion

The town hall of Saint-Tropez occupies a former seventeenth-century private mansion, which became the municipal seat in 1808. Located a few steps from the tour Guillaume, a vestige of the old fortifications, the square forms a harmonious ensemble in the heart of the village. It illustrates the continuity of Tropezian municipal life and the rich architectural heritage of the city.

What to see

The square appeals through the façade of the town hall, its ornate door and the proximity of the tour Guillaume. In the heart of the village, it links the port to the lanes of old Saint-Tropez. It is a pleasant stop to admire the civil heritage of the city and stroll in one of its most authentic areas.

Practical information

Place de l'Hôtel de Ville lies in the heart of the village of Saint-Tropez, a stone's throw from the port, reachable on foot. It is a freely accessible public space on the level; the town hall is a working administrative building, whose interior is not intended for tourist visits. The façade and the square can be freely admired.

Since when has the town hall occupied this building?

Since 1808; the town hall of Saint-Tropez occupies a former seventeenth-century private mansion, which then became the municipal seat.

What is there to see on Place de l'Hôtel de Ville?

The façade of the town hall, its ornate door and, very close, the tour Guillaume, a vestige of the old fortifications of the village.